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Dr. Dominick Paonessa, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
4.1 (16)
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55 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Dominick Paonessa, MD

Dr. Dominick Paonessa, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has 55 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT UTICA-ROME and is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital and Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Paonessa an average 4.1 star rating.

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    Christopher F. Paonessa
    319 S Manning Blvd Ste 105, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2651

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  • Saint Peter's Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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    • 55 years of experience
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    • English, Italian
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    • 1215909973
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT UTICA-ROME
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    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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